Dr. James Gordon Shames

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 53+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James Gordon Shames, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Grants Pass, Oregon. He attended and graduated from Hahnemann University College Of Medicine in 1971, having over 53 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Providence Medford Medical Center, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Dr. James Gordon Shames also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including County Of Jackson. Dr. James Gordon Shames may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. James Gordon Shames at 715 NW Dimmick St to request Dr. James Gordon Shames the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 715 NW Dimmick St
Grants Pass, OR 97526-1536


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James Gordon Shames
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5890696744
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 53 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
    help
    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. James Gordon Shames attended and graduated from Hahnemann University College Of Medicine in 1971.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1710179734
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. James Gordon Shames

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James Gordon Shames has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 53 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
    click for detail
    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • County Of Jackson


Practice Locations

715 NW Dimmick St
Grants Pass, OR 97526-1536
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, December 17, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

Contact Dr. James Gordon Shames for verification, detailed information, or booking an appointment before going to.



See more related doctors and physicians



Reviews

Dr. James Gordon Shames [NPI: 1710179734]Family Practice

Most visited doctors